Fountain Hills is proud of its broad range of clubs, organizations and support groups that encompass interests in virtually any taste, imbuing the community with the spirit of socialization, volunteerism, fundraising and togetherness.

 The following is a list of the various clubs and organizations, categorized in activity groups, service clubs, social clubs, miscellaneous volunteer organizations, youth groups and other associations carrying broader definitions.

Not every club had a contact name at press time.

Activities

Automobile Club — Organizes outings, tours, socials, car shows and monthly events; Bob Edgren at (480) 837-0753 or email at bob_in_arizona@hotmail.com.

Businessmen’s Golf League, The Fountain Hills — For all levels; 35th anniversary year; play every Thursday; contact Jerry Berna, 816-9986 or (602) 769-8180.

Community Chorus — Two major performances a year; contact Matthew Frable at (480) 529-7434.

Community Theater — Call (480) 837-9661.

Couples Bridge Club —The group plays the second Friday of each month October through May. Membership is limited to 24 couples.

Coyote Quilters — Group meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.; call Judy Danz at (480) 816-0410.

Duplicate Bridge Club — Games held noon Mondays at Community Center; reservations required; sanctioned by American Contract Bridge League; Dee Harden, (480) 816-9657.

Genealogy Club — Meetings, classes and networking for family-tree searchers. Meets the second Monday of the month September through May. Contact Debra Kucharik at (480) 614-5267.

German Club of Fountain Hills — Contact Dieter Hermans at (480) 502-4996 or the.hermans@cox.net for information.

Herb Society and Garden Club, The Fountain Hills – Contact Vice President Ginny LaPenta at (480) 837-5542.   

Lady Niners Golf League — For all levels of players; Tuesday afternoons October through May at Desert Canyon Golf Course; contact Susan Usilton at (480) 836-9062.

Toastmasters — Meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Community Center; call Mark Graham at (602) 418-8793 for more information.

Walking Club — The club walks six days a week.Women's Summer Golf League — For all levels of players; Tuesday mornings May through September at Desert Canyon Golf Course; tee time 6:30 a.m. Call Pamala Cueny, (480) 816-5738.

Book Clubs

Desert Beekeepers Book Club — Devoted to reading and discussing the Sherlock Holmes detective stories. Contact Doris Dale at (480) 816-6003.

Library Association (formerly Friends of the Library) — Meetings, programs and special fund-raising events to benefit the Fountain Hills Library. Contact Stan Connick at (480) 816-8000.

Sonoran Book Club – Meets the fourth Wednesday every month September through May.

Women’s Book Club — Meets the third Monday each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Pat Bressner at (480) 837-1948.

Cultural Clubs

Arizona Archaeological Society, Desert Foothills Chapter -- Meets the second Wednesday of the month September through May at the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church on 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd.  Call Paddi Mozilo at (480) 510-3672.

Art League —Meetings held at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Community Center. Call Diane Czernicki at (480) 837-3399.

Cultural and Civic Association — Promotes cultural, civic and educational activities in the community; contact Boyce Baldwin at (480) 816-1753.

Fountain Hills and the Lower Verde River Valley Historical Society — President Debbie Skehen at (480) 816-4186, or Executive Director Judy Confer, (480) 837-2612; dinner meeting third Wednesday of every other month September through May.

International Club of Fountain Hills — Contact Cynthia Wharton (480) 837-4414 for more information.

Sister Cities — Committee establishes relationships between Fountain Hills and foreign cities; contact Sharon Morgan at (480) 837-8264.

Southwest Cultures Club — For people interested in Native American cultures, southwest travel and archaeology or anthropology. Contact Jane at (480) 694-5876.

Environmental Groups

Adopt-A-Street. Environmental volunteerism for organization and business volunteers. Call (480) 816-5100.

Roots and Shoots. Family-oriented group; protects the environment; picks up streets; visits seniors; humanitarian wildlife services; non-profit; non-sectarian; meets weekly. Contact Pamela DiSalvo at (480) 816-8077.

Service Clubs

American Legion Post No. 58, Fountain Hills —16837 E. Parkview Ave. (480) 837-5958.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 58 — Contact President Gisela Navone at (480) 836-1193.

Daughters of Isabella — Contact Regent Marilyn Bertolini at (480) 837-2186 for information; meets fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. except for July and August at Catholic Church of the Ascension.

Elks Lodge, Lodge No. 2846, Fountain Hills – Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Contact Exalted Ruler Bill Lucas at (480) 837-5267.

Kiwanis, Noon — Contact Paul Smith, (480) 206-4719; meets Thursdays at noon, Community Center.

Kiwanis, Sunset — Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Kiwanis Activity Center. Contact Stan Ziefert at (480) 816-1771.

Knights of Columbus — Contact Bart Holman at (480) 816-6131. Meets first, third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Church of the Ascension. 

Lions Club — Contact President Al Young, (480) 837-2576. Meets the second Tuesday of the month at individual homes.

Rotary Club, Fountain Hills — Meets Tuesdays at noon, Community Center. Contact James Rish at (480) 664-4820 or go to www.clubrunner.ca/fountainhills.

Rotary Club, Four Peaks — Contact Jim Guess at (480) 837-1830; meets Thursdays, 7 a.m. Eagle Mountain Golf Club.

St. Vincent de Paul Society — Local conference based at Church of the Ascension; call 837-7287.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7507 — 11803 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 7, P.O. Box 20677, Fountain Hills. Contact Commander Dave Hansen at (480) 836-5520. Third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.

Social and Networking Clubs

Beta Sigma Phi — National women's sorority. Contact Rosemarie Dann at (480) 837-2508.

Ditzy Dames – Women 50 and up meet monthly wearing red hats and purple attire. Call Mary Alice McMahon, (480) 837-9396.

Friends in the Hills Welcome Club — Meets at 11:30 a.m. second Wednesday of the month; contact Judy Nelson at (480) 837-2168 for information.

F.L.A.G. – Fountain Hills Leads Association Group –Networking business group. Meets first and third Wednesdays, 6:45 a.m., at Fireside Grille in the Holiday Inn. Contact President Martha Andrighetti-Simkins at (480) 580-8888.

Masonic Square Club — Meetings at Community Center during winter months; meetings begin in October; contact Eric Deaton at (480) 836-1142.

The Club — 17005 E. Enterprise Drive; (480) 837-3375.

Valley Singles Club – Call Debbie at (480) 837-9449 or go to www.valleysinglesclub.org.

Women's Club, The Fountain Hills — Contact President JoAnne Roza at (480) 816-0626. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at noon, September through May, at the Community Center.

Women's Club, The Four Peaks — Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month, September through May. Contact President Joyce Stehlik at (480) 816-9661.

Special Interest Clubs

ADOG — Association of Dog Owners Group promotes off-leash park and responsible pet ownership and holds the annual Pet Adopt-a-Thon; www.adog.org or contact Jerry Wise at (480) 816-0196.

Women’s Antique Club, Fountain Hills – This group enjoys collecting and is interested in preservation of historical sites. For more information call Pat Bressner at (480) 837-1948.

Association Guidance Group — AGG is an organization of local condominium and homeowner’s association board members. Contact Doug Campbell at (480) 837-7712.

Christian Writers' Group — Meets second Friday every month from 9 a.m. to noon at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Contact Jewell Johnson at (480) 836-8968.

Coin Club, Fountain Hills – Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact John Gibson at (480) 231-3896 or at fountaincoins@cox.net.

Daughters of the American Revolution

Democratic Legislative District — Call Margaret Hogan at District 8 Democrats at (480) 596-8350.

Doll Club – Call Gail Millsap, (480) 816-4775.

McDowell Park Association — Volunteer citizens promoting the preservation of McDowell Mountain Regional Park and adjacent mountains and desert; Jim Urban, (480) 471-3818.

MOMS Club — National non-profit group for stay-at-home mothers and their children. Activities include playgroups, babysitting co-op.

M.O.P.S. – Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers.

Neighborhood Committee of Architecture – Meets each Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. at Executive Suites Building. Call (480) 837-5317.

Neighborhood Property Owners Association —Board meets second Wednesday, 5:15 p.m., Executive Suites Building. Call (480) 837-5317.

Parent-Teacher Organization — Call Dwight Johnson at (480) 836-1440.

Parrots of the Hills --- For parrot enthusiasts, meets monthly on the first Friday of each month. Contact Lori Bell at bellsflock@cox.net or at (480) 836-9585.

Phoenix PC Users Group, Fountain Hills Chapter — Meets first Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Community Center; All levels; visit www.phoenixpcug.org.

Photography Club, Fountain Hills – Open to anyone with a camera interested in improving photography skills. All levels welcome. Meets second Wednesday of each month at the Community Center.

Questers, Four Peaks Group --- Interested in collecting, preservation and restoration; raises funds for the River of Time Museum. Contact Pat Rinebarger at (480) 837-6678.

Republican Club — Contact President Boe James at (480) 588-7612; meets 9 a.m. third Saturday every month except July, at the Community Center.

Watch and Clock Collectors, Valley of the Sun Chapter; enjoy the study of Horology – the science of timekeeping. Meets monthly at the Community Center. Contact Michael J. Wilson at (480) 816-6483.

Woodcarvers of Fountain Hills; dedicated to woodcarving. Meets every Friday at the Senior Center. Call (480) 816-5226.

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous — Various meetings in com­munity; Call (602) 264-1341.

La Leche League, Fountain Hills Chapter; monthly meetings; contact Colleen Adams at (480) 258-4703.

T.O.P.S. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weight control group. Thursdays 4:30 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Contact Rosemary Simmons, (480) 837-7962.

Weight Watchers — Contact Weight Watchers office, (602) 248-0303; meets 10:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Community Center on La Montana.

Volunteer Organizations

Chamber of Commerce — Visitors Center located at 16837 E. Palisades Blvd., (480) 837-1654.

Extended Hands Food Bank – Pastor David Iverson, Director. 16524 E. Laser Drive. Call (480) 837-0303 or visit www.ehfb.org. 

Fountain Hills CARE – Call Victoria Caltabiano, (480) 837-1763. A group activated by police or fire department personnel to attend survivors of a crisis.

Home Delivered Meals — Call Coordinators Marti or Teri at (480) 816-5226.

Sheriff's Posse — Call Clifton Batson at (480) 612-3742.

Town of Fountain Hills Volunteer Program --  volunteers matched with a variety of opportunities at Town Hall, Community Center, Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, Courthouse, Home Delivered Meals and Senior Activity Center. Call Volunteer Coordinator Heather Ware at (480) 816-5108.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Ascension Conference -- Food bank, meals, aid. Call (480) 837-7287.

Unified School District No. 98 — Call administration office, (480) 664-5000.

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Program (VICAP) —Services for elderly and homebound including telephone calling, visiting, business help, handyperson, respite assistance, shopping and transportation. Call the Senior Center at (480) 816-5226.

Golden Eagle Foundation — Call (480) 664-5053; meets monthly the third Wednesday except July and December at 6:30 p.m. in FH School District administration building conference room.

 
Youth Organizations

Boy Scouts of Shepherd of the Hills, Troop #444 — Contact Sean McWilliams at (480) 836-8506.

Boy Scouts of Church of Ascension, Troop #343 — Contact Chuck Eberspacher at (480) 836-4466.

The Mary Ellen and Robert McKee Branch of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale — Call (480) 344-5400.

Builders Club — Community-based volunteer group to support children and “build” a better community. Contact Elizabeth Van Voorhees, (480) 836-8973.

Cub Scouts – Roger Velez, (480) 816-6790.

Girl Scouts — Includes Brownie Scouts, Junior & Cadets, Seniors, Ambassadors, Daisies, etc.; contact Nita Blose at (480) 837-8948.

Little League — Contact President Ron Szwiec at (480) 816-8857.

Soccer Club — For information call (480) 837-3038.

Youth Coin Club – Meets the second Saturday of each month at Fountain Hills Library. Call John Gibson, parent coordinator, (480) 231-3896.

Other Organizations

All Pro Dads, Fountain Hills “Cactus Dads” chapter; support and activity group of fathers who are committed to becoming a pivotal influence in their children’s lives. Contact Roger Velez, Jr., at 816-6790, or Kirk Kaiser at (480) 296-9079. 

Fountain Hills/Rio Verde Women’s Connection — Encourages women to connect with others, the community and God. Meets second Friday every month except in summer. Contact Maxine Decker at (480) 471-2120 or www.fh-rvwomensconnection.org.

Fountain Hills Association of Licensed Contractors — Call (480) 836-9780.

Ministerial Association — Call Pastor Steve Bergeson at (480) 837-9532.

Senior Services of Fountain Hills – Organizes classes, outings and activities at the FH Senior Center; call (480) 816-5226.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary — Provides instructions, etc. to promote safe boating; call Fred Pulve, (480) 837-3117.